Taarabt shows off his physique to Sportsmail photographer Andy Hooper in response to Redknapp's insults

Redknapp added: 'If he turns it round and shows ability – he has great ability and it will be one of the great crimes in football if he doesn't produce what he is capable of doing because he has real talent.

'He will work as hard as he has to get himself fitter and ready to play, if he does that he'll be a real asset. That's all you ask for, people to train hard and enjoy being a footballer.

'It must be the best feeling in the world getting your boots on and working hard. He says that's what he wants to do and that's great.'

The QPR side were put through their paces on Thursday ahead of hosting league leaders Chelsea on Saturday

Taarabt takes on Sandro in training on Thursday as he looks to prove his fitness to QPR boss Harry Redknapp

Rio Ferdinand, who has been banned for three games following his 'sket' tweet, works hard in training